Question
I have a small area that does not drain.  My second 3 year old arboviae is now dying .

What do you suggest that I plant there?  The soil is very heavy clay and gets a fair amount of sunshine.    
the area is about 10 by 10. I live in northern Ohio
Thanks

Answer
John,
Here are some links for you to check out for specific plants for heavy clay soils and also how to ammend clay soil.Just copy and paste them in your browser bar and click enter.Good luck on finding the right plants and solving this problem.

http://landscaping.about.com/b/a/171232.htm

http://www.bachmans.com/tipsheets/Soils/WorkingWithClaySoil.cfm

http://www.extension.umn.edu/yardandgarden/ygbriefs/h408claysoil.html

http://gardening.about.com/od/gardendesign/a/ClayPlants.htm

http://www.gardeninghelpuk.com/plants_for_clay_soils.htm